Nippon Steel, Japan's biggest steelmaker, said on Thursday its proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel fits with President Donald Trump's goal of a stronger United States as the leaders of the two allies prepared to meet.

When Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba meets with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday, his goal, according to Japanese officials, will be straightforward: reaffirm the U.S.-Japan alliance and build a strong rapport with Trump.

Nippon Steel, Japan's biggest steelmaker, said on Thursday its proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel fitted President Donald Trump's goal of a stronger United States as the leaders of the two allies prepared to meet.

U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba for the first time on Friday as two allies wary of China's

U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with leaders of U.S. Steel and FedEx on Thursday, ABC News reported, citing sources. Nippon Steel's bid to acquire U.S. Steel was blocked last month by then-U.S.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will likely proceed cautiously in his first meeting with President Donald Trump on Friday as he seeks to avoid economic fallout from tariffs and reaffirm his country’s security alliance with the US.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will cautiously try to convince Donald Trump to treat Tokyo better than other allies Friday when he becomes the second foreign leader to meet the

President Donald Trump on Thursday met U.S. Steel Chief Executive David Buritt at the White House as the struggling steelmaker has been pushing for a decision on its long sought tie-up with Japan's Nippon Steel .

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has arrived in the US ahead of a meeting with US President Donald Trump. The two are expected to discuss deepening cooperation in defense and the economy, reports CNN.